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Events

Congress, intensives and chapter evenings.

Congress 2027

Lisbon, 14–17 April 2027

The association's annual meeting: four days of standards votes, craft sessions and the Fellows' lecture. Two motions are already tabled — an amendment to the Clearwater Standard's severability language, and a proposal to lower the Full membership threshold to eighteen months of earnings.

Registration opens to Full members in November 2026 and to Associates in December. Fellows are registered automatically.

Programme at a glance

14 AprilOpening address; standards committee reports.
15 AprilMotions and voting; regional chapter caucuses.
16 AprilCraft track; the Fellows' lecture.
17 AprilLegal defence fund review; closing session.
Coming up
3 Oct 2026Contracts intensiveManchester — one day, 30 places
21 Oct 2026Translators' chapter eveningOnline
9 Nov 2026First-book clinicNew York — members only
28 Nov 2026Accounting & audit workshopOnline